One Last Round: Master Joe's Final Taekwondo Tournament

A Black Belt Way of Life

In 2024, Master Joseph Lupo Jr. walked onto the mats for what will likely be his last Taekwondo competition ever, The Mugung International Championships in San Andres Timilpan, Mexico. It was the toughest decision of his life, along with one of the most hard-fought battles he ever faced on the mats.

In this special episode, Master Joe steps out of the hot seat to be interviewed by Matthew Kaplowitz, co-founder of Press Record Studios, producer of this podcast, and video documentarian of the NYBBC since it opened its doors in 2010, about this milestone event that led up to his final match. Follow his journey as a 5-year-old competing for the first time at Bai's Battle of Pan Am in New Jersey, to representing the Moon S. Lee Taekwondo Institute under the guidance of his father, Grandmaster Joseph Lupo Sr., and later running his dojang as a master in the New York Black Belt Center. As part of the USA Masters Team, Master Joe journeys to Mexico, a trip that left him with unforgettable memories and experiences that vindicated his entire martial arts career.

The NYBBC's motto has always been, "A Leader Leads By Example, Not by Force." As a Leader, Master Joe must decide not only to be a full-time leader to his students but, most importantly, to his two young children. Come along on this competitive journey of sacrifice and dedication with the host—and now guest—of A Black Belt Way of Life.

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